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  • Designing Brands. Empowering Visionaries. Transforming Dreams into Impact.

    Marta Lebre Design is a Squarespace web design and SEO studio for entrepreneurs, coaches, creatives, and small businesses. I create custom Squarespace websites, redesigns, and SEO tune-ups that blend soulful design with strategy. My services include website design, Squarespace SEO, e-commerce, and ongoing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • SEO
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategy, brand, website. Led as one.

    Fractional CMO and marketing strategist in Vienna. Javier Sugo gives growing companies senior marketing leadership a few days a month: the direction, a twelve-month plan and the leadership to run it. The brand and the website are built on the same strategy, on their own or in one package...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Vienna, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We’re one of UK’s leading specialist digital agencies, combining our expert knowledge with a commitment to data driven optimisation and the latest technology to help clients get amazing results on digital marketing initiatives!...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Dedicated To Your Defence

    Every day businesses are decimated by cybercriminals. We are a team of Elite Cybersecurity experts dedicated to your defence, so you can confidently lead your business into the future...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Vaughan, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Hokma Consulting and Technology Solutions excels at crafting strategic frameworks and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions. Our expertise lies in guiding digital transformation initiatives, utilizing advanced methodologies in AI and emerging technologies. We specialize in designing resilient...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • CRM Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Software Development
    • Blockchain
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unleashing the Power of Business Consulting in the New World

    ZG Worldwide Consultants, a service mark of Zukunft Group Worldwide LLC, is your trusted partner in unleashing the power of business consulting in the new world. Contact us to explore our extensive Roster of Associates, complete with expertise summaries for each consultant...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Springfield, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Are you ready to grow your business?

    At Visual Affect, we help our clients grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their future.We are ready to earn your trust, by being honest and accessible. We are ready to earn your respect, by delivering results consistently. We are ready to guide, advise and collaborate...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    • SEO
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Annapolis, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We improve people's lives by understanding human behaviour and designing great experiences

    We provide services in UX Strategy, UX Research, UI/UX Design, Usability Testing, as you done stop hop, we also provide Participant Recruitment and Eye Tracking Research, Eye tracking Rental and Sales...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let Us Handle the Back Office Burden

    Quality Back Office (QBO) relieves business owners from the burdensome tasks of payroll, bill pay, invoicing, bookkeeping, accounting and more. With a dedicated team of real people and over 10 years of experience, we have successfully taken over 500+ back offices. Let us be your go-to back office provider...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • BPO
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • The Business Consulting with Knowledge and Pathways

    KnowledgePath is a specialized business consulting firm that excels in lean technology-enabled business transformation. With a client-centric approach, we focus on delivering sustainable improvements in people, processes, and business performance. Our independent stance towards technology and software...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Seneca Resources is an Information Technology and Engineering professional services firm supporting clients in the public and private sectors...

    Top Services:

    • ERP Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Reston, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Expert Business Consulting

    At RKL, we are a professional services firm deeply rooted in finance and driven by our commitment to tangible outcomes, trusted advice and measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Removing Obstacles

    Smash Dev Shop specializes in complex software development and Agile training. We help improve team performance by facilitating better ways to organize and improve product development performance and quality...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Wichita, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Let us handle your medical billing services

    At SMB Medical Billing, we exude pride in delivering unparalleled medical billing services across Kansas. Our formidable team of 40 experts, with 27 dedicated members boasting a decade-long commitment, averages an impressive 12.5 years of experience in the intricacies of medical billing. This reservoir of...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Business Consulting
    • Customer Support
    • BPO
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    Location
    Lee's Summit, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Don't Just Be Sure, Be Sycosure

    We're a family-owned company in Southern California that strives to provide effective online marketing solutions and business processes that we tailor for the individual needs of each business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    La Quinta, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Launch and Grow Purpose-Driven Brands

    We help purpose-driven companies create and share their good story. We help you identify your ideal customer, craft a compelling message that stands out from the competition, and build a plan to reach your audience when they're receptive...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expert Tax Solutions for Your Business Growth

    Now Expert Tax Consultants provides comprehensive financial management services, specializing in value-added tax (VAT), accounting, and business setup in the United Arab Emirates. Its expert team offers tailored solutions to help businesses meet local compliance requirements while focusing on growth. With a...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Hospitality Simplified

    Wenodo helps hospitality and restaurant owners save time, reduce inefficiencies, and make informed decisions with simple digital solutions and expert insights...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Software Development
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Digital marketing solutions for every size business.

    Leveraging a decade of experience in the fast moving consumer goods sector , our mission at Bahia Brand Marketing is to help empower small and medium-sized businesses with solutions that increase online visibility, better connect with the right audiences, and grow their brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Discover the extraordinary in your brand.

    Brandigo is a global brand research and strategy firm. Our work makes in-house marketing and revenue teams more successful by using primary research with target audiences to more deeply understand what they value most (and least) and what messaging will dramatically increase engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Newburyport, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Hire Global Talent Without Borders Legal Risk Or Delays

    Smart Outsourcing Solution (SOS) is your partner for compliant offshore hiring. With decades of recruitment experience and strong operations in the Philippines, we deliver remote-ready talent in AI, tech, and customer support. Our EOR solution handles everything from onboarding to payroll, giving you a...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Customer Support
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    Location
    Muntinlupa, Philippines
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Streamlining Credentialing, Empowering Care

    A leader in providing Medical Credentialing, Licensing & Billing services nationwide. Our mission is to simplify the administrative challenges faced by healthcare providers. We provide services for physician group practices, medical laboratories, skilled nursing facilities, telehealth & more...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Customer Experience Our Passion

    Market Force is a customer experience, employee engagement, and operational optimization firm that helps multilocation businesses improve performance through data-driven insights, analytics, consulting, and performance measurement solutions. The agency supports brands in hospitality, retail, convenience...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Peachtree Corners, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Blockchain & Fintech Partner

    Neti helps fintechs, payment companies and Web3 teams design and build blockchain infrastructure that works beyond the demo. We work on stablecoin payments, cross-border settlement, protocol engineering, smart contracts, ZK privacy, tokenization and blockchain data platforms. Our team combines consulting...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Business Consulting
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Rzeszów, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Helping Brands Win On TikTok Shop

    HiveHQ is a command center for TikTok Shop growth. Its Profit Dashboard pulls COGS, ad spend, platform fees, and affiliate commissions into one live view of real net profit, at both shop and SKU level, so sellers double down on winners and cut losers fast. Free plan to enterprise...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Business Consulting
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turn Your Data Into Confident Decisions

    Bergwise helps companies make sense of their data. We build Power BI dashboards, reporting solutions, and data warehouses that give decision-makers a clearer picture of what's happening in their business...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Saving Millions Through Smarter Supply Chains

    𝐀𝟐𝐙 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 is a supply chain and eCommerce operations agency helping brands on Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and TikTok Shop run leaner, more profitable operations. 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎, we've saved our clients over $𝟐𝟎𝐌 through inventory...

    Top Services:

    • Logistics
    • Business Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Bring Your Ideas To Life

    The Lighthouse Production is a Kuala Lumpur studio spanning event production, talent booking, and AI/CRM training. We are the continuation of Annaba Resources, carrying forward a 4.9-star Google rating, full review history, and a track record of 100+ events and RM5M+ in managed budgets. Clients come to us...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Site Plans FL helps Florida property owners and construction professionals prepare accurate site plans and permit-ready drawings. From residential improvements to commercial projects, we provide clear documentation designed to support smoother permitting and better project planning...

    Top Services:

    • Engineering
    • Business Consulting
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • AI Consultant For Small Businesses

    AI Consultant for Small Businesses in Raleigh-Durham, NC. I find where AI pays in your business, build it in tools you own, and train your team. Services include a two-week AI Workflow Assessment, the AI Growth System for owner-led service businesses, team training, Fractional AI Officer advisory, and custom...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Software Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Pittsboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Build and operate your team in China: EOR, recruitment, payroll and compliance.

    Out2China helps international companies hire, pay and manage employees in China, with or without a local entity. We provide employer of record (EOR), recruitment and RPO, payroll and social insurance administration, HR compliance advisory, company registration support, and office and expense administration...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Shenzhen, China
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • SubconIT - QUALITY, TIME, BUDGET

    Agile driven web applications development company. Highly experienced in Fintech solutions development. We always see something behind the box!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Kaunas, Lithuania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Modis Design is a Tokyo-based, award-winning agency providing communications strategy, creative services and language solutions since 2006. We offer customized project management services for flexible engagement with both internal and external communication initiatives...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Tokyo, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Revolutionize Your Healthcare Practice.

    iCareBilling is a private American Healthcare IT Company that provides Insurance Credentialing, Medical Billing and other services to the healthcare industry across the United States, integrating services with any EHR, Practice Management, or Medical Billing Software...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connecting Brands To The Digital Future

    We partner with businesses of all industries and sizes to build more organized companies through digital marketing and practical business solutions. We work with business owners create systems that support sustainable expansion, revenue potential, lead generation and digital visibility...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • AEO
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
  • Dedicated virtual assistants, fully vetted and fully managed.

    Stellar Staff places dedicated, full-time virtual assistants with US businesses that need real capacity, not another freelancer to manage. Clients interview a shortlist of pre-vetted candidates, pick the one they want, and start in five to six days. We handle sourcing, screening, onboarding, payroll, taxes...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Customer Support
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Third-party accessibility, security, and privacy assessments for enterprise and government.

    Founded in 1988, TestPros is a trusted partner for the federal government and commercial businesses, providing third-party assessments and IT compliance services...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Compliance Solution
    • Business Consulting
    • Transcription Services
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Sterling, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creating the future, today.

    Pelantaro is a strategic design agency that stands out for its world-class knowledge in Research and Design of Services and Products , Business Strategy and Branding...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Santiago, Chile
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Innovative Solutions | Collaborative Culture | AI-Powered

    Prologic Technologies help Global Startups, Individuals and SMEs build bespoke digital products for Web, Mobile and Voice platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Your Digital Growth Partner

    WebGas.net is a performance marketing and digital growth agency that supports companies in their online development. It specializes in e-commerce, lead generation, and conversion optimization, with a data-driven approach, artificial intelligence, and automation to improve results and return on investment...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Naples, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Accelerated Change. Beautifully Delivered.

    ICF Next is part of ICF and operates within UK/EU/IRE for an array of consultation-based services. From strategy to execution, we create the kind of change that brings you closer to the people you serve: citizens, consumers, and entire communities...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crema is a design consultancy that helps forward-thinking leaders discover, understand, and execute.

    Crema is a design consultancy that helps companies build the custom software they need to compete in todays market. Our product teams blend business strategy and technical expertise to create solutions for our clients most pressing needs...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The Best Business Solutions in One Place.

    My Biz Consulting LLC is a business consulting and solutions firm helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, organizations, and growing companies turn ideas into structured, executable strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Web Development
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Student-Centric Marketing for Higher Ed, Exam Prep & Certificate Programs

    Think Orion is a student recruitment marketing agency helping higher education institutions, exam prep providers, and certificate course creators grow enrollments with student-centric campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Empowering Growth Through Custom Software

    Custom Software Development Company with a US based team located in the Washington DC Metro Area. We're celebrating our 40 year anniversary! Our team of 30 developers and project managers provide decades of development experience in Python, .Net, PHP, Coldfusion, Java, Grails, IOS and Android apps...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Kensington, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creativity by design

    Award-winning bespoke branding, graphic design & website development...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Print Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Make Our Knowledge & Expertise Your Business Advantage.

    NeoLynx is a full-service digital agency based in San Diego, California, delivering tailored marketing, branding, and web development solutions. With a strong foundation in strategy, design, and technology, NeoLynx helps businesses strengthen their digital presence and drive measurable results through...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Your Visibility, Amplify Your Success!

    We offer high-performing and cost-effective digital marketing services for small businesses. Our clients are able to grow through a scaled-down suite of the same analytics-based marketing services their bigger competitors rely on for success...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Experience expert Microsoft consulting services.

    As your best choice of Excel expert and Excel consultant, we know the ins and outs of spreadsheet magic. Based in Canada, our team of developers is committed to making your life easier. We offer our services in Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, and across Alberta...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    North Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $34/hr
  • World-class Excellence DIgital Marketing & Public Relations

    Alexander PR Group is a global and local public relations agency specialising in business-to-business and business-to-consumer communications. After working for 20 years, multiple presses have humbly cited us as one of the World's Top 5 & World's Best 10 marketing, advertising, and PR agencies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Business Consulting Firms

What types of problems do consulting agencies typically solve?

They usually solve problems that are too important, too cross-functional, or too urgent for an internal team to handle alone. Business owners hire business consultants when they need to grow, improve execution, manage risk, or change how the business runs.

  • Strategy and growth problems: Businesses hire a strategy consulting firm when they know the current path is not strong enough, but have not yet agreed on the next move. PwC’s 2025 Global CEO Survey found that 42% of CEOs say their company will remain viable for less than 10 years if it stays on its current path. Organizations rely on business consulting agencies when they need help with their growth strategy and when they want to learn how to compete.
  • Digital transformation and technology gaps: Business consulting firms help businesses turn technology spending into measurable operating results. Gartner reported that only 48% of digital initiatives meet or exceed their business outcome targets. McKinsey reported that 78% of organizations use AI in at least one business function, yet more than 80% say they are not seeing a tangible enterprise-level EBIT impact from generative AI.
  • Operational performance problems: Consultants help with low productivity, weak margins, slow throughput, poor planning, supply chain instability, inventory problems, and uneven service delivery across business units or geographies. They redesign processes, improve decision rights, cut waste, and build a more resilient operating model.
  • Organizational and talent issues: A business consulting company can redesign organizational structure, clarify accountability, improve governance, support transformation offices, and build workforce capability. ManpowerGroup reported that 72% of employers are having difficulty filling roles, based on a survey of 39,000 employers across 41 countries. Consulting work increasingly includes workforce planning, reskilling, and change management, not just strategy decks.
  • Risk management, resilience, or crisis exposure problems: A consulting firm helps with cybersecurity, regulatory response, geopolitical shocks, technology disruption, and business continuity. According to IBM, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million, and 70% of breached organizations said their operations were significantly or moderately disrupted. When risk starts affecting operations, cost, customer trust, or board-level decisions, companies often bring in consultants because they need both specialist expertise and fast execution.

How much do business consulting services cost?

Business consulting costs vary widely depending on the type of firm, the problem being solved, and the pricing model.

Hourly rates

  • Small business consultants: $75
  • General business consultants: $100-$250
  • Experienced specialists: $250-$500+
  • High-end or niche experts: $500-$1,000+

For ongoing advisory or support, business consulting firms charge monthly fees:

  • Small business retainers: up to $2,500/month
  • Mid-market or specialized retainers: $5,000-$25,000+/month

Top-tier consulting firms such as Deloitte Consulting LLP and McKinsey consultants charge differently, since they bill clients for the entire team's fee rather than individual fees.

  • Pricing is often $100,000 to $1M+ per project
  • Weekly team costs can reach tens of thousands of dollars, depending on seniority and scope

What should be included in a consulting proposal?

Business consultants should provide a strong proposal that removes uncertainty for the client. It should clearly define the problem, the approach, the expected outcomes, and the commercial terms.

A strong consulting proposal should answer four questions clearly:

  • What problem are you solving?
  • How will you solve it?
  • What results should we expect?
  • What will it cost and how long will it take?

How do I avoid getting locked into a long-term consulting relationship that doesn’t deliver measurable value?

You need to structure the relationship around clear outcomes, short commitments, and accountability from the start. Most consulting projects don't succeed because of unclear expectations and weak performance tracking. According to McKinsey & Company, only about 30% of large business transformation programs fully achieve their goals, often due to unclear objectives and weak tracking.

You should set a clear baseline, define target improvements, and agree on a timeline. For example, instead of saying you need to improve operations, set the goal to reduce operating costs by 10% within six months.

Avoid large upfront commitments and start with a short diagnostic or pilot phase, which can last 4 to 8 weeks, and include a formal review point before moving forward.

Define a clear scope of work and deliverables. The agreement should specify exactly what the business consulting firm will deliver, when those deliverables are due, and what is explicitly out of scope.

To avoid long-term dependency, require knowledge transfer to your internal team. This includes documentation, tools, and training that allow your staff to operate independently after the project ends.

What results should I realistically expect from a consulting agency?

Business consulting companies should offer a measurable business impact. Depending on the project, a measurable business impact may include cost reduction, revenue growth, improved margins, faster processes, or higher productivity.

A good consulting agency should deliver clear strategic direction, measurable performance improvements, faster execution, specialized expertise, and lasting internal capabilities. You should expect expert knowledge that will help your organization become more capable than it was before.

What information should I prepare before reaching out?

Prepare enough information to clearly explain your problem, your goals, and your current performance, so that the agency can assess the fit quickly and give you a realistic proposal.

At a minimum, you should be ready to share: 

  • A clear description of the problem (what’s not working, where, and why it matters)
  • Your business goals (what success looks like in measurable terms)
  • Key performance data (revenue, margins, growth trends, or operational metrics)
  • Any existing initiatives or strategies already in progress
  • Your budget range and expected timeline
  • Who the key decision-makers are

What is the difference between boutique consulting firms and large consultancies?

The difference comes down to scale, specialization, cost, and how work is delivered. Boutique business consulting firms tend to be focused and flexible, while large consultancies offer broader capabilities and global reach.

Boutique consulting firmsLarge consultancies 
Focus on a specific industry or problem (e.g., pricing, supply chain, AI).Offer a wide range of services across industries (strategy, tech, operations, risk).
Small, senior-led teams with direct involvement from experienced consultants.Larger, layered teams (partners, managers, analysts) with more standardized delivery.
More adaptable, faster decision-making, and customized approaches. Strong global presence, established frameworks, and ability to handle large, complex transformations.
Often more cost-efficient for targeted projects.Higher fees due to brand, scale, and large team involvement.
Deep focus on specific problems with hands-on execution.Structured methodologies, often combining strategy with large-scale implementation programs.